Congratulations On Your New Home Card

I hope all is well for everyone or as well as can be expected in light of recent events.  Let us all keep in prayer those victims of the Boston Bombings and explosions in the small Texas community of West, Texas.  There is never a good time for tragedy, it is always compounded with sorrow when it come so close together.

It is late on a Friday night but I want to share a card I did for a co-worker who recently bought her first home.  I used the Kaisercraft- The Lake House 6.5 x 6.5 paper pack and the Marianne Designs Victorian House die. I've had the house for a few months. I was so excited for the opportunity to use it.  The Lake house paper pack fit perfectly for the project.  Other items used include Stampin' UP! card pedal die, "congratulations and celebration rubber stamps, Spellbinders Die D-Lites Wrought Iron Fence, small victorian key trinket from one of the stamp shows, and some seam binding from my favorite local scrapbooking store The Crafty Scrapper .  Well, I gotta keep this short and sweet.  I am volunteering at the March of Dimes walk tomorrow.  Gotta be bright and chipper for the babies!!   I hope you enjoy the card, have good night...

 

 

 

Hugz from Me

 

 

Old Jalopy Mini-Mini Album

Hi Everyone,
       New in the now... I haven't been crafting much lately, well not near as much as I use to and that is bothering me.   It bothers me because papercrafting is my peace.  I feel like we put waaaaay too much stuff as a priority over ourselves.  So this weekend, I worked on a  project that I have restarted, what is now twice (and still have not accomplised the end goal).  The project is too small for it's intended used; therefore, I'll just keep this one and think of something else for my friend.  My friend recently lost her father and of course she was a daddy's girl.   So, I wanted to make her something small she can keep on her desk.  I made this mini album, which is truly a mini-mini album.  There is not much you can do with it, so I don't think this would be a good gift.   Oh well... back to the drawing board again.  I was checkin' out my favorite mini album designer Kathy Orta over at Paper Phenomenon and I may have possibly (hopefully, help me Lawd ) found a mini that would be really nice and wouldn't take long to put together.  I am going to do a little more research on maybe get started this week.  In the mean time, you can have a look at the mini mini I made using the Tim Hotlz
Old Jalopy die.  I wasn't happy with it at first but then I started adding more and more and more stuff to it and now; I am pleased.  Because this started out a "manly" project, I wanted to see if I could refrain from foofin' it up.  I had to two goals in mind one was no flowers, ribbons, girl bling, nothing that would make this unmanly!  Y'all let me just say, I thought I was going to have to take up smoking temporarily to get through this.  NO flowers or ribbons (eeek)!  My second goal to finish the project this weekend.  Okay, now the pressure was on.  but not to fret through, I had to GIRL UP! and do the darn thang!  And because I am a girl- I CAN DO ANYTHING (so, that's what my momma told me and momma knows best; I need a hi-5 from all the momma's!). 
 Now, let's  talk about the mini-mini: I cut the shapes from medium wt chipboard, the patterned paper line is called "Poetic Postage" from Hobby Lobby.  It a really nice paper pack, it has raised glossy embossing. It's perfect for a guy project.  If you use chipboard to cut your jalopy shape, the front of the car will face the left.
I used Hardware Findings and a piece of leather to make the key.  The wings are from Fab Scraps, I embossed them in areas but not completely.  The tag on the front "Carte Postage" was cut from the paper pack, I used a Spellbinders pennant die to cut it out.  On back I used Tim Holtz gears and a wooden pennant from Prima.  Car 2, some old measuring tape that I grunged up and cut,  more Tim Holtz gears.  Car 3, I fussie cut the chipboard "Joy" (that was tough), the frame is from Michaels (couple years ago). The "stop watch" was from JoAnn's (in the trinkets area), I adhered it with Glossy Accents.  Car 4, has a sticker from a local dollar store. The sticker line is "Nostalgiques" by Stickopotamus or Sticko.  I used a Tim Holtz crown and some Rub-n-Buff to tone it down some.  I created a small little journaling tag, used the stamp-off technique for the lines and the fleur-de-lys and used the Stampin' UP! ticket punch.   Car 5, I created a journaling tag with the Tim Holtz Mariner's Compass mini mask on the front and the inside of the tag, tucked it behind the fence (JoAnn's), the Paper holder is from Tim Holtz.  I used the Spellbinder's Decorative Label 4 (gold) to create the sign on the fence "Enjoy the Journey", I used my computer to create the circular formation, printed out on card stock, UTEE'd it three times and backed with some black thin chipboard for stability.  Car 6, the sticker is again from the dollar store as above.  What I was trying to make look like "Texas Long Horns" is a piece of Creative Imaginations chipboard that I inked and used one of  Tim Holtz's tickets.  I punched wholes with large eyelets, and used Tim Holtz chain with link ends to close it.  Everything was inked with Tim Holtz's distress ink-Vintage Photo (my favorite).   Whew...I'm tired now.  I hope you enjoy the photos.  If you have any questions please e-mail me at  mszbeasley99@att.net.  Have a grrrt week!

Car 1, front

Car 1, back

Car 2, back

Car 3 back, Car 4 front

Car 4, back

Car 5, back



Car 6, back



 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, hugz from Me

Happy Valentine's Day to Ewe

Howdy my people!
    Happy Superbowl Sunday and congratulations to the people and players of the Baltimore Ravens. 
Great job Joe Flacco and Ray Lewis and the rest of the team.  Outstanding coaching on all teams (offense, defense and special teams).  We'll be there next year-GO SAINTS!!! 

  I wanted to make a quick post before I turn in for the night.  The next exciting challenge at 613 Avenue Create is up and running.  For the next few challenges at 613... the themes will be Anything Goes with a twist or an option.
The current  challenges twist is "Love".  It can be any person, place, or thing you love and any colour.
Since I'm such a traditional babe...I decided to stick with the traditional colours of red and white with a few drops of supporting colour throughout. Okay, plus red is my favorite colour, so any opportunity I get to use it; I am so there.  I chose the "free"image from Bugaboo Stamps, which is the cute lil' Ewe.   He also comes with a greeting that I used.  I needed a sentiment for the inside, so I made up one that kind of goes with the outside.   The supplies I used: patterned paper by Canvas Corp, CS is from my stash, and Copic Markers.  I kept this one really simple, no fluff.  Most of the time that's all you need to do to let someone know you care... keep it simple.  I hope you enjoy the card, thank you for stopping by and don't forget to stop over at 613 Avenue Create to join in on the fun!  Good luck!!

Hugs from Me

All Occasions Mini Album

Hellooooooo everyone!

It has been awhile!! I sure did missed y'all too.  Like many others I have been battling cold like symptoms since November that finally gave way to the FLU (from hell)!  I am finally starting to feel a little better (hold me up Holy Ghost).  Still with a hard cough and congestion and sneezing but I have to say...much better than before.  Whether you are in the healthcare industry or not, we tend to ignor or not give enough credit to how (what we think) is a simple/common cold can take a horrible turn for the worst.  Please everyone, give this flu bug it's credit! It is here and it will take you down.   Ok, you have been warned; now on to the show. 

So, obviously not a lot of paper crafting for the last 2 months.  But now I am starting to do a little more.  It is great being able to get back to the stamp lab! Still tiring easily but enjoying whatever time I can devote to my paper and fleurs! Today, I want to share a mini album I did that uses the hidden hinge binding system.  Y'all let me just say, between my Imagine, Expression, Pazzles, Grand Calibur, Big Shot, Gypsy and Cuddle Bug, the hidden hinge binding system, and some Score Tape; I may not ever buy another chipboard album again!!!!!  I have found the Mt Everest of mini albums!  The hidden hinge binding system that I used was created by Kathy Orta from Paper Phenomenon .  This woman is a paper crafting genius!!! Love her!!!!!! OMGosh, if you have not gone to the site, YOU MUST! She is just insanely talented.  Now, y'all know my mind will not allow me to pay for anything it thinks we can figure out on our own? We'll, this lil' honey Kathy Orta got my dollars without hesitation! She has definitely earned the H-T-D (Hott To Def) award! (translation: extremely good).  Ooh wee- I love her work and I know you will too.  I want to thank of course my PC-BBF (paper crafting BFF) Lesia for introducing me to Kathy's work.  After you check out Paper Phenomenon don't forget to hop over to Memas Crafts you know she always has some kick-butt challenge going on.  I believe she just recently gave away $50.00 to the on-line store of your choice.  Unfortunately; I'm never eligible for the prizes, so I will have to live through y'all.  When you go to her site don't forget to sign-in because she gives away  awesome prizes at the end of the year for the person who visits the site the most . Okay, okay I'm back on course now- about the mini album...
I used the London Market 12 x 12 paper pack like Kathy did in her tutorial, black card stock, medium weight chipboard, Tyvek envelopes, WOC flowers and pink heart crystals, flat back pearls, the flat felt scalloped ribbon from our local specialty craft store the Crafty Scrapper , shouts out to my friends over there!! Hey Ladies Buggs (waving, like the Beverly Hillbillies).  The dress form is a laser cut from the Crafty Scrapper also, I believe it is by Scrap FX. The frame is from the $1.50 bin at Michael's. I used Vintage Photo distress ink for all my edges.  And because, I wanted all my mats and pockets covered on both sides it took about 2- 12 x 12 London Market paper packs.  Covering both side is optional.  The Tyvek can be found at your local office supply store (Staples, Office Max, Office Depot).  It come in different sizes and I believe it comes in black and white.  The black is extremely hard to find, so I just used white.  Tyvek will help to hold your album together (as it will get handled a lot) and minimizes cracking.  The level of cracking as with all mini albums depends on the paper manufacturer. ALL paper cracks, some more than others.  Depending on your project, cracking paper can add character and distinction to the finished project. I will be entering my mini album in the Lady Bug Crafts "Anything But Card Challenge" also,  they are having a DT call, see details on the blog.  I will also enter the album in the Oozak "Anything Goes Challenge #10 with Pink and Bling and as luck would have it, they too are having a DT call.  They are looking for designers and guest designers so be sure to check out the challenge.  I think I would like to try my hand at guest designing- wish me luck. And we can never leave out the Outlawz Paper Ala Mode Anything Goes Challenge . The challenge runs from Jan 26th to Feb 1st, so there is still time to get in those fabulous projects.   Okay, guess what; I found or rather someone suggested another challenge for me to enter my mini album into.  This challenge is over at my good friend Chana's blog. The blog is Nicely Done Designs.  This challenge is about show her the mini!  The winner will receive some pretty cool gifts, one of which is an 8 x 8 GRAPHIC 45 paper pack of your choice!!!!! Now, you know I just had to hurry my hot little fingers over there and share my love.  Chana is also my team captain on the 613 Avenue Create Blog .  Come check us out and join in the neighborhood fun...  I tell you, that woman is busier than a one legged man in a butt-kickin' contest!    Well, this is a long post to start off the new year.  I'll be back soon with more goodies but until then have a great night and an even better tomorrow--Hugs from me.

 

Hidden Hinge Binding System

This is 1 of 2 -3 panel pull out mats



 



Monochromatic Neutral

First let me say... Thank you, our mighty God and Father for another opportunity to get it right...Hold me up Holy Ghost!
Since I don't have to work today, I thought I would stay up and browse around for new techniques.  There is so much out there and one site leads to another and another and another.  I am easily off track (Cardmaker's ADD).  Today, this was not a bad thing because I found a challenge I could make a quick card for over at  Come and Get It Challenges.  The theme for the challenge is Monochrome.  My creation looks like a wedding card to me but I guess it could be for any occasion.  The paper is from an old DCWV 12 x12 paper pack I've had for as long as I've been scrapbooking and cardmaking and the plain CS is from my stash.   You know you have grown in your trade, when your imagination allows you to go back to your beginning supplies and create amazing paper crafts for today.  I often go through some of my older patterned papers and say to myself -what the heck was I thinking when I bought that paper?! And of course you always by 2 pcs of the CS/paper if it's 12 x 12 or 3 pcs of 8 x 11.  So, since I've been cardmaking for about 4 years, that should give you some idea of how much of that "what was I thinking paper" I've accumulated.  The other supplies I used were Die-namics dies Fancy Flourish and small rose; Stampin' UP! Framelits Labels; Quickutz Leaves die (one of my favorite dies); Kaisercraft pearls, and a pearl brad from Recollections (Michael's brand). I'm glad I was up for the challenge (lol).  Chat soon.

 

 

 

Hugz from Me